Early Years Educator - NEW LAUNCH!

Kido; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Birthday off

Free childcare

Refer a friend bonus

Free staff lunches

Annual pay increases

Career progression

Company awards

Healthcare cash plan

Early pay via Hastee

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Kido New Malden Nursery & Preschool in Greater London is hiring an Early Years Educator. The role is full-time (40 hours/week) with a salary between £27,500 and £30,000 per year, offering a path for growth within a fast-growing international nursery group.

You will create a nurturing learning environment, build stable relationships with children, and plan developmentally appropriate activities while collaborating with families and professionals. Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 minimum, with experience in Early Years.
• Level 2 Maths and English qualifications required if Level 3 obtained after 2014.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive.
• Be a consistent key person, providing comfort, stability and strong relationships with your key children.
• Observe and plan learning by recording observations and planning next steps for development.
• Use varied teaching strategies to meet different learning styles.
• Create enabling environments that spark curiosity and exploration.
• Support SEND needs in collaboration with families and professionals.
• Safeguard children and report concerns following procedures.
• Carry out safety checks and contribute to health and safety routines.

Job description

Department: Nursery

Location: Kido New Malden Nursery & Preschool

Compensation: £27,500 - £30,000 / year

Description

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Early Years Educator, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

Kido International Nursery & Preschool New Malden, 8-10 Coombe Road, New Malden, KT3 4QE - NEW LAUNCH 2026!

The Early Years Educator role offers a salary range of £27,500 to £30,000 and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company.

Our Kido Benefits!

By joining Kido you will get:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Free Staff Lunches
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards and celebrations
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

What you'll be doing!

• Create a nurturing environment — Support a safe, engaging space where children can learn and thrive.
• Be a consistent key person — Offer comfort, stability, and strong relationships for your key children.
• Observe and plan learning — Record observations and plan next steps to support each child’s development.
• Use varied teaching strategies — Adapt approaches to meet different learning styles and interests.
• Create enabling environments — Set up inspiring spaces that spark curiosity, awe, and exploration.
• Support SEND needs — Work with families and professionals to provide tailored support for children with additional needs.
• Safeguard children effectively — Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly to the DSL.
• Carry out safety checks — Contribute to daily health and safety routines and risk assessments.

What we’re looking for

This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other!

For the Early Years Educator role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 minimum and have experience working in Early Years. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.

Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.

What’s next?

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail]

Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/

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